CONTENTS.
Preface I
Introduction V
CHAPTER I.
THE GALLITZIN FAMILY.
Its antiquity. — Origin. — Poland's prisoner. — Prince Vasilii Gallitzin. — Plans for the Greek Church. — Field Marshall Gallitzin. — The ice palace. — Prince Dmitri Gallitzin. — Russian ambassador to Paris. — Visits Aachen. — His marriage. — The wedding journey. — Appointed ambassador to Holland 1
CHAPTER II.
THE PRINCESS GALLITZIN, nee VON SCHMETTAU
(1148 — 1118.)
Early days. — At the convent at Breslau, — Her persistency, affection and loyalty as a child. — Her home education. — At a fashionable French boarding-school. — At court. — Perplexities. — Desire for knowledge. — An old gentleman's wisdom. — Mental confusion. — Observations during her wedding tour. — Birth of Marianna Gallitzin. — Of Demetrius. — Life at the Hague. — The Star of Holland. — Diderot's visit. — Mimi and Mitri in the nursery. — Hemsterhuys' influence. — Final retirement from society 11
CHAPTER III.
AT MUENSTER.
(1119 — 1188.)
Nithuys insufficient. — Advantages of Geneva. — Fuerstenberg's public school system. — Muenster. — Foundation of the university. — The princess' observations. — Decides to remain in Muenster. — Regulates her household. — Home pleasures. — Freedom and enjoyment of her reunions. Distinguished visitors. — Baron von Fuerstenberg. — Hamann. — Travels. — At Halle. — Effect of her method of education. — Mitri's timidity, sensitiveness and reserve 24
CHAPTER IV.
A NEW LIFE.
(1183 — 1189.)
Spiritual necessities. — Example of Catholic friends. — A critical moment. — Dr. Overberg. — Recovery. — Investigation. — Confusion. — The study of the Scriptures. — Love of metaphysics. — Light — Embarrassment in regard to the children. — Uneasiness about Mitri. — His character. — Travels. — Happiness of the princess. — Her devotion to the Church. — Her zeal. — Her friendship for Overberg 38
CHAPTER V.
PRINCE DEMETRIUS AND WHAT TO DO WITH HIM.
(1181 — 1192.)
His views on religion. — Enters the Catholic Church. — Plans of travel. — Influence of the French Revolution. — Appointed aide to the Austrian General von Lillien. — Death of Leopold II. — Fuerstenberg's opinion of a trip to America. — Mr. Brosius. — Mr. Schmet. — Sails from Rotterdam for the United States 54
CHAPTER VI.
PRINCE DEMETRIUS ARRIVES IN MARYLAND, DECIDES HIS OWN FUTURE, AND ENTERS THE SEMINARY OF SAINT SUPLICE.
(1192.)
First Catholic colony in the United States. — Appointment of Bishop Carroll. — Arrival of Mr. Nagot and the French Sulpicians. — Mr. Brosius and Mitri in Baltimore. — Mitri's choice 67
CHAPTER VII.
WHAT THE WORLD SAID
(1192 — 1195.)
Opinion of Rev. Fr. Schnoesenberg. — Vexation of the princess. — Confidence of Mr. Nagot and the bishop in Mitri's vocation. — Views and letters of Rev. Dr. Overberg, Baron von Fuerstenberg, General von Schmettau, and Prince Gallitzin. — Their effect upon Demetrius 76
CHAPTER VIII.
ORDINATIONS AND FIRST MISSIONS.
(1195 — 1199.)
Characteristics of his seminary life. — Receives minor orders. — Joins the Society of Saint Sulpice. — Is ordained by Bishop Carroll. — Mission at Port Tobacco. — Stationed at Baltimore. — At Conewago. — Visits the Alleghany mountains. — Spirit manifestations. — Visits Cliptown, Va. — Difficulties with his congregations. — Accepts the call to McGuire's Settlement 9
CHAPTER IX.
SETTLES ON THE MOUNTAINS.
Catholic Missions in Pennsylvania. — Philadelphia. — Conewago. — Goshenhoppen. — Lancaster. — O'Neill's Victory. — Sportsman's Hall. — McGuire's Settlement. — Reception* of missionaries by the early settlers. — Poverty of the missions. — Pastoral residence at McGuire's Settlement. — Midnight Mass in the new church 112
CHAPTER X.
DISAPPOINTMENTS AND ENCOURAGEMENTS.
(1800 — 1802.)
Early trials. — Lack of sympathy in his projects. — His austerities. — Growth of the Settlement. — Lancaster. — Rev. Louis de Barth — Concerning the Russian property. — Prince Gallitzin becomes an American citizen. — Conversion 6i Count von Stollberg 125
CHAPTER XI.
DEATH OF PRINCE DMITRI GALLITZIN, AND CONSEQUENT PROJECTS.
(1803 — 1804.)
Plans for a return to Europe. — Bishop Carroll's advice. — Last years of the prince. — The Russian property. — The princess' affection 142
CHAPTER XII.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND CARES.
(1804 — 1805.)
Clerical influence. — Duties of a missionary. — Some small troubles. — Loretto. — Beulah. — Ebensburg. — Formation of Cambria County. — Sunday in Loretto. — Father Gallitzin's Regulations. — Father Gallitzin as a preacher. — As a confessor. — His isolation. — Rev. Mr. Fitzsimmons 160
CHAPTER XIII.
THE FIRST PERSECUTION.
(1804.)
The false brother. — Confusion of Gallitzin and Smith. — His mistakes, faults, and peculiarities of temper. — A boy's quarrel. — An injured friend. — Gallitzin as a physician. — Adopts a family of orphans. — Hopes of a religious order of teachers. — Consequent opposition and calumniation 179
CHAPTER XIV.
THE SECOND PERSECUTION.
(1804 — 1805.)
Peculiar trials. — Hatred of evil. — The restraints of Loretto. - Munster. — Appeals to the bishop. — Continued opposition. — His life in danger. — Charges of interference in private affairs. — Rebellion in the church 196
CHAPTER XV.
DEATH OF THE PRINCESS.
(1806.)
How the news was received. — Consolations. — The princess* last illness and death. — Some traits of her character. — Effect of his sorrow upon Father Gallitzin 212
CHAPTER XVI.
THE FINAL PERSECUTION.
(1806 — 1807.)
Renewal of trouble, — Mr. Phelan again. — The Westmoreland conspiracy. — Jacob. — E. Y. J.'s retraction. — The committee visit Bishop Carroll. — John Weakland's argument — Broken down. — End of the slander 230
CHAPTER XVII.
FINANCIAL AND DOMESTIC MATTERS.
(1801 — 1808 )
Settlement of the Russian law-suit. — Computation of the estates. — His sister's regard and solicitude. — Building in Loretto. — Effect of Gallitzin's persecutions upon the Protesiants of the neighborhood. — His severe rule of life. — Appointment of new bishops 255
CHAPTER XVIII.
FINANCIAL EMBARRASSMENTS.
(1808 — 1809.)
Poverty of the Church. — Gallitzin's appeals fruitless. — Continual disappointments and losses. — Visits Philadelphia. — Bitter trials. — A last offering. — "Entertaining angels unawares." — His buildings and farms. — Views on temperance. — An act of the Pennsylvania Legislature 275
CHAPTER XIX.
STILL AGAINST WIND AND TIDE.
(1810 — 1814.)
Princess Mimi's explanations. — Troubles in Europe. — Pius VII. at Fontainebleau. — On the way to Italy. — His reception at Rome. — Rejoicing throughout the Christian world. — Loss by the invasion of Russia and Prussia. — A famous speculation. — F.' Gallitzin's care of the altar. — His love of books. 292
CHAPTER XX.
DEFENDER OF THE FAITH.
(1815 — 1825.)
The war of 1812 — Captain Richard McGuire. — The Loretto recruits. — A national fast — A war sermon. — Defence of Catholic Principles. — Mr. Hayden Smith. — Mr. Douglas. — The minister's vindication. — Letter on the Holt Scbiptubes. — Personal influence. — A spirited woman. — Mixed marriages. — A public announcement 307
CHAPTER XXI.
AT HOME AND ABROAD.
(1815 — 1823.)
Death of Archbishop Carroll. — Of Mr. Nagot — Whithdrawal from the Society of Saint Sulpice. — Bishop Egan. — Philadelphia difficulties. — Bishop Conwell. — Father Gallitzin's plan for a diocese in Western Pennsylvania. — Bishoprics refused by him. — Death of Rev. Mr. Heilbron, — Appointment of Rev. F. X. O'Brien. — Irish laborers. — Rev. C. B. Maguire. — Rev. T. McGirr. — European Afiairs and marriage of the princess 328
CHAPTER XXII.
PINAL SETTLEMENT OF THE EUROPEAN PROPERTY.
(1811 — 1828.)
The Prince of Orange. — King of the Netherlands. — His affection for Gallitzin. — Dr. Overberg comes to the rescue. — The collection of antique stones. — Count de Merveldt's intervention. — Death of Princess Mimi. — Her will. — Death of Overberg. — Father Gallitzin's position. — His statement of business matters. — Visits Blhirsville and the Irish laborers on the canal. The Russian minister 348
CHAPTER XXIII.
AS VICAR GENERAL.
(1821 — 1830.)
F. Gallitzin and Bishop Conwell. — F. Gallitzin as a mediator. — Extent of his jurisdiction. — Rev. Mr. Heyden. — Rev. Mr. O'Rielly. — Mr. McGirr and Mr. Maguire. — F. Gallitzin uses his authority. — Mr. McGirr's idiosyncracies. — F. Gallitzin's patience 360
CHAPTER XXIV.
UNDER BISHOP KENRICK.
(1830 — 1831.)
Rev. Mr. Mathews resigns. — Rev. Mr. Kenrick appointed coadjutor. — F. Gallitzin’s anxieties in regard to Rev. Mr. McGirr. — His counsels to Bishop Kenrick. — Pleads for his reverend brethren. — Confirmation at Loretto. — The missing mitre. — Mr. Heyden’s disappointments 376
CHAPTER XXV.
SETTLEMENT OF NEW PRIESTS.
(1830 — 1834.)
Changes. — Rev. James A. Stillinger. — Rev. James Bradley. — A singular call. — Ebensburg. — Rev. P. H. Lemcke. — His first impressions of Dr. Gallitzin. — The chapel at Loretto. — Carrolltown. — St. Augustine. — Summit. — Gallitzin 390
CHAPTER XXVI.
DR. GALLITZIN AND THE PRESBYTERIAN PARSONS.
(1834.)
Tranquility of the present — Peace in Loretto. — The outside battle. — The Presbyterian Synod. — Dr. Gallitzin’s reply 406
CHAPTER XXVII.
AT EVENING TIME.
(1834 — 1840.)
In 1834. — First signs of failing strength. — The winter of 1839-40. — Lenten duties. — Easter Sunday. — His last sermon. — Mr. Bradley, Mr. Lemcke, and Mr. Heyden called to Loretto. — Wednesday, May 6th, 1840 431
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